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Government Policy & BudgetsMental Health
Alberta announces major funding boost for child, youth mental health services
The Alberta government, in collaboration with CASA Mental Health, has committed $148 million to enhance mental health services for children and youth…
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Government Policy & BudgetsWorkplace Safety & OHS
B.C. enhances worker health and safety standards in mining sector
British Columbia has taken steps to bolster worker health and safety in the mining sector through recent amendments to the Health, Safety…
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Government Policy & Budgets
Manitoba celebrates top journeypersons, adds $1.5 million for apprentice technical training
In a ceremony held at the Manitoba Legislative Building on May 7, the provincial government celebrated the accomplishments of 40 top-performing new…
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
Ontario to increase fines for ‘bad actor’ employers
Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines. Labour Minister David Piccini says his government will introduce legislation…
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Government Policy & Budgets
Newfoundland and Labrador invests $634K in tech sector skills development
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, led by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, and the Honourable…
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
‘Painful decision’: Newfoundland and Labrador scraps job grant, blames funding reduction from Ottawa
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant for employers and workers has been suspended by the provincial government “until further notice.” The 2024…
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGovernment Policy & Budgets
‘Unacceptable’ that male-dominated industries exist: Ottawa kicks in nearly $1 million to support Build a Dream
The federal government is providing nearly $1 million in funding to challenge gender stereotypes and promote diversity in male-dominated industries. “With the…
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Government Policy & BudgetsHR News
New report calls for government action on self-employed worker policy
The Economic Equity Alliance released a report on March 18 titled “Invisible Entrepreneurs: The Impact of Small Business Policy Neglect on Self-Employed…
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Provincial, territorial ministers urge reversal of federal workforce training cuts
In an emergency meeting held on May 7, provincial and territorial labour market ministers expressed deep concern over the Federal Government’s recent…
